Journées de la Culture 2007

On Saturday September 29th, Studio XX will open its doors from 1-6pm.

Media Art + Sound and visual interactive Installation + Electronic music + Sound experimentation

:: 1:00pm ::

Julie Leblanc was introduced to programing and interactivity during last season’s workshop at XX on MAX/MSP/Jitter and microcontrollers. She will present the interactive audio-visual installation “Dentelles et boutons”.

Valérie Walker describes herself as “a digitally rooted fiber artist with an active transmedia practice – a thread-bender, a virtual reality spinner.” After two years in Halifax, she’s back in Montreal to present her latest work.

:: 3:30pm ::

Musical Moment :: A great opportunity to experience experimental music and to be surprised by astonishing sounds with the “Unpredictable Quartet, 1st edition”.

Magali Babin is a well known performing sound artist within the Montreal scene. She is known for her delicate and minimalistic style. She will be doing a residency at Studio XX this fall.

Myléna Bergeron practices live improvisation, mixing field recordings and electronic manipulation. She will be part of the upcoming HTMlles Festival (Oct 17-21) in a duet with the photographer Isabelle Hayeur.

Patrice Coulombe is a regular Max-Jitter software teacher at XX. He is also a composer and sound artist.

Hélène Prévost jumps in front of the microphone to offer some improvised sounds. For those who aren’t aware, Hélène was the producer and host for CBC’s “Chaîne culturelle” of new and experimental music for over 20 years, as well as a member of XX’s Board of Directors. This is a very rare appearance!

:: 4:30pm ::

Marie-Ève Boyer – Sound experimentation Media artist from l’Île de la Réunion, Marie-Ève settled down in Montreal to pursue a Masters degree in Interactive Multimedia at UQAM.

Julie Leblanc – “Dentelles et boutons” – an interactive audio-visual installation.

WHEN: Saturday September 29th 2007, from 1-6pm
WHERE: Studio XX, 4001 rue Berri #201

Information :: 514.845.7934 :: info@studioxx.org